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Adequate capacity and control of ankle dorsiflexio

Adequate capacity and control of ankle dorsiflexion is the key to being an optimal human being. We are bipedal creatures (aka we talk on two legs). Walking and breathing are the two things we do most daily. Inefficiency in either causes dysfunction across the entire human movement system.
Ankle disfunction can lead to pain all over the body to compensate for it. We are just talking about walking here not even running, jumping, climbing or sports. Put some focus into your ankles and reap the rewards of being in the way to being an optimal human being.

Utilizing @stickmobility for a little @grayinstituteofficial stability reach. Focus is on keeping the base leg flat and trying to achieve as much knee flexion as possible.

#mobility #ankle #anklemobility #hips #hipmobility #kneepain #stability #stickmobility #movementmadebetter #orlando #orlandogym #orlandofitness #orlandopersonaltrainer #coach

Anaerobic endurance can be trained in a variety of

Anaerobic endurance can be trained in a variety of ways. It’s an important element for both athletes and general population. To truly carry over to functional life or performance it needs three elements above all: Locomotion (non stationary movement), Multi joint, and Adequate Load. It cannot be so light it’s easy but can’t be so heavy you burn out within the first ten seconds. This circuit completed with the sled is one of my favorites. 2:00 work, 50 feet forward, 50 feet backward, followed by 2:00 rest. Repeat for 3-5 rounds.
Use an adequate load to both feel the necessity of leg drive to move it. Can change tempo requirements with sprint forward and slow, controlled backward or fast forward and lateral pull back. Just keep moving for 2:00. The carry over to overall health and function is immense, and it’s low impact. Also better with a partner.

#fitness #strength #sledwork #conditioning #strengthcoach #strengthandconditioning #personaltrainer #orlando #orlandogym #orlandopersonaltrainer #athletes #functionaltraining

CARs Every Day All my clients, athletes and Kinst

CARs Every Day

All my clients, athletes and Kinstretch class members get a done for you video on how to complete CARs (Controlled Joint Articulations). They are necessary to avoid aberrant joint function. The whole human movement system is a sum of its parts. If one of the parts doesn’t functions as it should it throws off the whole.

Sadly, the progression of civilization has limited our daily requirements for movement so it’s up to us to maintain our joints and connective tissue through conscious movements.

This is why we start every kinstretch class with two prerequisites for success: CARs and Breath.

Join us and find out how to articulate and control the one and only body you have.

#jointhealth #function #health #movement #kinstretch #frc #kinstretchforus #flexiblity #mobility #fitnessclass #shoulder #shoulderhealth #shouldermobility #orlando #orlandofitness #orlandogym

Decelerate to accelerate. Athletes want to be mor

Decelerate to accelerate.

Athletes want to be more explosive but to do that, we have to be more in control.

What you do matters and how you do it matters.

Top video: Sandbag Loaded Posterior Slider lunge. Big emphasis on front side tissue (quad, hip flexor, VMO) controlling decent and then contracting on the way up. This aids in better reciprocal acceleration in the second video.

Bottom video: TRX Suspended Explosive lunge. Done with a 1/2/1 tempo, the goal is maximum acceleration from the bottom without jumping.

Work both sides. See the speed and stride length improve.

#speed #stride #accelerate #stability #sandbag #trx #trxlunge #suspendedlunge #mobility #athlete #control #orlando #personaltrainer #orlandogym #coach

Nasal Breathing and Aerobic Expenditure
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Recently I’ve traveled down the rabbit hole of training only with nasal breath. The science supports it (studies have shown nasal only breathing during aerobic activity decreases respiratory rate i.e becoming a more efficient breather). More oxygen to the bloodstream in a huge benefit while working aerobically. Inspired by conversations with colleagues I’ve started to add this myself by placing a small piece of physio tape on my mouth and just moving constantly for 20 minutes. Here is a compilation of movements with the sandbag and steel hammer. Athletes and humans alike need to learn to be better nasal breathers. Check out Janes Nestors book “Breath” or Dr. Belisa Vranich book “Breathing for Warriors” for more info on the power of breath.

#breath #movement #aerobic #mobility #move #barefoot #barefoot #sandbag #personaltrainer #fitness #orlando #orlandogym #orlandopersonaltrainer #strength #conditioning

Kinstretch for US ▪️▪️▪️ Creating use

Kinstretch for US
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Creating useable ranges of motion, body control and awareness. Last night was our first class at the studio and I absolutely loved teaching it. Loved seeing people learn about themselves and see how to improve the one body they have. The representation in the room of men, women, athletes, and even fitness professionals show that this is for everyone. Can’t wait to continue this journey. Still a few slots virtually and in person if you want to join US. Message me for info.
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Thank you @movementcoach_charles for the great footage.
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@kinstretch @functional_range_conditioning #mobility #frc #kinstretch #kinstretchforus #hamstring #hips #functionaltraining #orlando #orlandofitness #orlandogym #personaltrainer #orlandopersonaltrainer #fitnessclass

Took a break. Now I’m back. Listen in for how

Took a break.

Now I’m back.

Listen in for how unconventional strength will be changing its posting to reflect both credit to some great coaches out there and also aligning movement with activity and athletics.

Stay tuned.

What I do and Is it for you? (hint, its for everyo

What I do and Is it for you? (hint, its for everyone)
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Ive had some people not quite understand what I do professionally. Some people confuse me as "just a personal trainer" and I think thats far from correct. This is definitely a read but it’s so important to articulate your identity.

#coach #fitness #mobility #movement #fitnesscoach #orlando #orlandogym #orlandopersonaltrainer #orlandogym #smallbusiness #kinstretch #frc #virtualcoaching #virtualtraining

This is like Oprah’s favorite things but my favo

This is like Oprah’s favorite things but my favorite things.

✅Unstable loads
✅Unilateral work
✅Body Control via Suspension training

Knee dominate, barefoot goodness.

#squat #lunge #legday #quads #glutes #stability #mobility #kneesovertoes #kneestrengthening #anklemobility #suspensiontraining #trx #overheadsquat

You get one body. Everyday choices are your inve

You get one body.

Everyday choices are your investment in it.

As you can see from the health and wellness of the general population, the popular choices are not the best investments for your body.

Choose to move well, eat well, recover well and the investment gains will pay dividends.

And if you need a guide on how to invest well, I’m here to help, virtually or in person.

#mobility #movement #painfree #durability #health #wellness #fitness #orlando #personaltrainer #orlandopersonaltrainer #orlandogym #virtualcoaching

Unconventional Squat Sunday ▪️▪️▪️ Rea

Unconventional Squat Sunday
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Rear foot elevated Zercher Squat
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Movement Prep utilizing TRX Suspension Trainer and TRX Rip Trainer.
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Had one of my athletes ask me if I lifted weights. I told him, I def do just tend to do it in ways he’s not familiar with. That being said, I’m taking this week to feature some unconventional loaded movements to help illustrate what we do when building strength in more advanced athletes and clients. More to come.
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#athlete #squat #strength #conditioning #zerchersquats #singlelegsquat #barbell #unconventional #strengthtraining #squatsunday #glutes #legday #trx #orlando

Conventional Fitness doesn't match the everyday de

Conventional Fitness doesn't match the everyday demands of life.

➡️ Life is a 360 degree menagerie of movement. Conventional fitness tells you that simply squatting with a bar on your back, running on a treadmill or doing bench press prepares you for all of life's demands....It wont.

➡️ The loads we face in life are uneven, offset and sometimes like to hug us. Our muscles and joints require attention via more than the occasional "10 minutes" of stretching or posing. This isn't an opinion- It's science.

➡️ Simply put, our strength training needs to prepare us for the rigors of life. That's what we do at Unconventional Strength- Promote Strength, Mobility, and Movement without limits.

💥Take back control of your body, as it's the only one you have. Join us and see what it means to truly live a Movement First Mindset!
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#kettlebell #trx #trxworkout #pull #strength #movement #fitness #fitspo #instafit #movewell #trxtraining #trxworkouts #trxblackandyellowranks #orlando #orlandogym #orlandopersonaltrainer #orlandogym #sandbagtraining #sandbagworkouts #battleropesworkout #stickmobility #functionaltraining

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